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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 30, 2026Miami-Dade

Police: Bullets that killed two bystanders at Seattle festival did not come from teen suspect's gun

Preliminary forensic testing indicates that the bullets responsible for the deaths of two bystanders at a Seattle food festival did not originate from the firearm used by the 15-year-old suspect arrested at the scene.

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Why It Matters

This finding shifts the focus of the ongoing criminal investigation regarding the source of the fatal gunfire at a public event.

Key Facts

  • Two bystanders were killed during a shootout at a Seattle food festival.
  • A 15-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene for firing a weapon.
  • Preliminary forensic testing shows the fatal bullets did not come from the suspect's gun.
  • The findings were disclosed in court documents filed on Wednesday.

Who's Mentioned

personAshley Whitehead“Bystander killed in the shooting, age 56.”personCarlos Israel Sanchez Villalba“Bystander killed in the shooting, age 44.”personJunior Cee Niko Semo“Suspect killed in the shooting, age 19.”locationSeattle“Location of the festival and shooting.”organizationKing County prosecutor’s office“Filed charges against the 15-year-old suspect.”personShon Barnes“Police Chief.”personHong Tran“Public defender for the 15-year-old suspect.”personMatt Blackburn“Detective who wrote the statement supporting charges.”